ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported July 10, 2013

- CLEAR-TRAC COMPLETE, Threaded Cannula with Obturator, (Grey) 7.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200905 Lot 122631, 122609 - CLEAR-TRAC Flexible Cannula System Threaded, w/Obturator, (Lime Green) 8.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200425 Lot 122631 - CLEAR-TRAC Flexible Cannula, Threaded, w/Obturator, (Orange) 6.5mm x 72mm Ref. 72200427 Lot 122465 - Crystal Cannula w/Obturator (Orange) 5.75mm I.D. X 7cm Ref. AR-6460 Lot 122594, 122518 - Crystal Cannula, Partially Threaded, Distal End, w/Obturator, (Orange) 5.7

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1641-2013.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Nationwide Distribution..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1641-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Recall #: Z-1641-2013
Affected scope: 73
Initiated: May 3, 2013

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Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. recalled - CLEAR-TRAC COMPLETE, Threaded Cannula with Obturator, (Grey) 7.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200905… - a moderate-severity action.

- CLEAR-TRAC COMPLETE, Threaded Cannula with Obturator, (Grey) 7.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200905… was recalled by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. in July 10, 2013. Reason: The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point wh…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1641-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point wh….

Moderate
severity level: 73 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: July 10, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1641-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1641-2013) was formally reported on July 10, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 3, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Redmond, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as 73.

The documented reason for this recall is: The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

Related Recalls

3 from same agency

Product description

- CLEAR-TRAC COMPLETE, Threaded Cannula with Obturator, (Grey) 7.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200905 Lot 122631, 122609 - CLEAR-TRAC Flexible Cannula System Threaded, w/Obturator, (Lime Green) 8.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200425 Lot 122631 - CLEAR-TRAC Flexible Cannula, Threaded, w/Obturator, (Orange) 6.5mm x 72mm Ref. 72200427 Lot 122465 - Crystal Cannula w/Obturator (Orange) 5.75mm I.D. X 7cm Ref. AR-6460 Lot 122594, 122518 - Crystal Cannula, Partially Threaded, Distal End, w/Obturator, (Orange) 5.75mm I.D. x 7cm Ref. AR-6564 Lot 122493 - Dry-Doc Cannula System w/ Obturator (Translucent Green) 5.0mm x 85mm Ref. C7350 Lot 123263 - Dry-Doc Cannula w/ Obturator (Translucent Blue) 7.0mm x 85mm Ref. C7360 Lot 123263, 122594 - Instrument Cannula w/Obturator w/"No Squirt Cap", (Purple) 7.0mm I.D. X 7cm Ref. AR-6550 Lot 122590 - Partially Threaded Cannula and Obturator, w/o "No Squirt Cap", (Purple) 7.0mm I.D. x 7cm Ref. AR-6567* Lot 123043, 122278 - PassPort Button Cannula" (Blue) 8mm ID x 4cm Ref. AR-6592-08-40 Lot 122594 - Smooth Clear Cannula w/Obturator (Orange) 5.5mm x 75mm Ref. 214106 Lot 122465 - Threaded Clear Cannula w/Obturator (Orange) 5.5mm x 75mm Ref. 214108 Lot 122665 - Threaded Clear Cannula w/Obturator (Yellow) 8.5mm x 75mm Ref. 214120 Lot 122440, 122588 - Threaded Clear Cannula w/Obturator, (Purple) 7.0mm x 75mm Ref. 214116 Lot 122465 - Tibial Tunnel Cannula, Accomodates 9-12 mm Tunnel Diameters, (Blue) Ref. AR-1802D Lot 122594, 122279 - Twist-In Cannula w/Obturator w/"No Squirt Cap", (Gold) 8.25mm I.D. X 7cm Ref. AR-6530 Lot 122590, 123190, 122665 - Twist-In Cannula w/Obturator, w/ "No-Squirt" Cap, (Green) 6.0mm I.D. x 7cm Ref. AR-6535 Lot 122590, 122665 - Twist-In Cannula w/Obturator, w/"No Squirt Cap", (Purple) 7.0mm I.D. x 7cm Ref. AR-6570 Lot 123190 - Twist-In Cannula w/Obturator, w/o "No Squirt Cap", (Purple) 7.0mm I.D. x 7cm Ref. AR-6570* Lot 123043 - Twist-In Cannula w/Obturator, w/o No Squirt Cap, (Gold) 8.25mm I.D. x 7cm Ref. AR-6530* Lot 122504, 122493, 123043 - Universal Cannula w/Obturator, 76mm long (Green) 7.0mm Ref. 012421 Lot 123043 - Universal Cannula, w/Obturator and Trocar (Blue) 5.0mm I.D. x 76mm Ref. 012405 Lot 123043, 122434 Arthoscope

Reason for recall

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-1641-2013
Date reported	July 10, 2013
Date initiated	May 3, 2013
Recalling firm	Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.
Firm location	Redmond, OR
Affected scope	73
Distribution	Nationwide Distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

73 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1641-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide Distribution..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1641-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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